2024 - The Santa Barbara Independent

Cannabis By Melinda Burns | Fri Apr 26, 2024 | 5:30pm

After a State Audit, Santa Barbara County Will Tweak Cannabis Licensing

Small changes such as “blind scoring” will enhance fairness, officials said.

Announcement By Cannabis Farmers Group | Fri Apr 05, 2024 | 5:43pm

(Carpinteria, California) March 14, 2024 — Curious about local cannabis farming? Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 6, when members

Announcement By CARP Growers | Thu Mar 14, 2024 | 2:35pm

CARP Growers members farms will showcase best practices of responsible farmers during Saturday, April 6, FREE Community Field Day.

Election 2024 By Ryan P. Cruz | Mon Feb 05, 2024 | 7:17pm

Lee criticizes incumbent Supervisor Williams for “breaking his promise” and accepting donations from the cannabis industry.

Letters By Michele Cannon, S.B. | Tue Feb 27, 2024 | 4:17pm

As a result of Das Williams’s efforts, Santa Barbara County is now known nationwide as a leading cannabis producer.

Letters By Lionel Neff, Carpinteria | Sat Feb 17, 2024 | 6:16am

Supervisor Das Williams continues portray himself as a champion for solutions while his actions tell a starkly different story.

Cannabis By Nick Welsh | Mon Mar 18, 2024 | 8:47pm

Cannabis growers and operators unite in opposition to a newly proposed tax scheme based on the square footage of their licensed space.

Election 2024 By Melinda Burns | Fri Apr 05, 2024 | 2:00pm

How Roy beat Das 2-1 in their hometown, and what it could mean for cannabis.

Cannabis By Melinda Burns | Thu Apr 25, 2024 | 11:00am

Board votes 3-2 for another study on how to solve a six-year-old problem.

Living By Samantha Durbin | Thu Feb 29, 2024 | 11:21am

Megan Souza says her brand, which she started in S.L.O., attracts people new to cannabis because it’s approachable.